The victims' families wanted her to be charged with felonies, which would have meant sentences of more than 10 years in state prison.

"All I want is what is right for my daughter, and she is willing to take whatever punishment is given to her because she believes that justice should be served," Hill's mother, Tammy Hill, said in court.

Cushman's mother fought back tears as she warned drivers to never text and drive. She said she hopes these cases will help people get the message that texting and driving kills.

Hill is scheduled to return to Ventura County Jail to begin serving her sentence on Nov. 4.